Moving Iron Podcast

In this episode, Greg Machinery Pete Peterson shares insights from recent equipment auctions, market trends, and the impact of supply and demand on used machinery prices. Casey Seymour hosts a detailed discussion on current market conditions, auction highlights, and future outlooks for farmers and dealers.

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In this episode, Casey Seymour and Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson break down the latest trends shaping the ag equipment market, from auction results and used machinery values to the broader economic factors influencing buyer confidence. They discuss how equipment condition, low-hour machinery, and advancing technology are impacting prices, while ...

On this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson break down the latest trends and market forces shaping the ag equipment industry. From iron prices and dealer dynamics to broader economic pressures impacting machinery values.

Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial discusses the recent geopolitical developments, weather patterns, and their impacts on global agriculture an...

On this episode of Moving Iron, Aaron Fintel and Rich Posson break down the major forces shaping agriculture and the broader economy. From extreme weather, drought, and water shortages impacting planting decisions and equipment markets to inflation, oil prices, and the latest jobs report influencing long-term economic tre...

Why are auctions booming while the ag economy shows signs of strain? Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson tackle that question in this episode of Moving Iron. They break down the spike in auction volume, strong demand for 5–15 year-old equipment, and why farmers continue to favor used over new. With more farm sales tied to retirements and financial pressure, supply is rising—but so are prices for the best machines. The conve...

In this episode, Casey and Greg break down a red-hot used equipment market that continues to defy broader economic signals. Premium, low-hour machines are commanding record prices at auction, while dealers are quickly running out of 5–10-year-old inventory. They also dive into the growing demand for pre-emissions equipment and the surprising strength of collector interest in older models. Bu...

Seasonality is driving more than just the weather—it’s moving iron across the country in a big way. In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour breaks down how tractors, combines, and equipment are shifting region to region—and why those movements matter more than ever in today’s market. From major differences in regional specs across the Northern Plains, High Plains, and Corn Belt to the push toward more ...

In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson break down the forces shaping today’s ag equipment market. From emerging drought concerns in parts of the Midwest to the ripple effects of El Niño forecasts, weather remains a key wildcard for farmers heading into the spring season.

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This episode connects the dots between the auto and ag equipment industries, highlighting how high interest rates, margin compression, and informed buyers are forcing dealers to move faster and operate leaner. Jason Cox shares why data-driven tools, disciplined pricing, and inventory velocity are critical for profitability. On the farm side, we break down shifting acreage trends, with soybeans gaining favor due to stronger economic...

On this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson break down the volatility in late-model high-horsepower tractor pricing, spotlighting recent auction swings of the Case IH Steiger 470 Quadtrac.

From a record $493,250 sale in early 2024 to a sharp drop just months later, dealer oversupply sent prices tumbling. But by mid-2025, the market began to stabilize — and recent auction results show signs of recovery. Buc...